Grades 6, 7, and 8
Marjorie Williams Academy
129 Allen Circle
Crossnore, NC 28616
828-733-5241
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Middle School ELA
Developing and supporting a love of reading is the highlight of our classroom. Research-proven reading and vocabulary strategies boost comprehension exponentially. Students use mentor sentences from some of their favorite authors to learn about grammar and improve their own writing. Each class meets 110 minutes daily.
All students have weekly reading response letters due each Friday. These are a way for students to write about their independent reading, practice summarizing, identify genres, answer NC standards-aligned reading questions, as well as to practice and receive feedback on their grammar, spelling, and growth in writing. Structure of a Reading Response Letter.
Welcome! I am Allison Verling, and I have taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade ELA at Williams Academy for 7 and a half years now.
I am passionate about sharing the gifts of reading and writing with others, and I especially love teaching middle school students. It is a joy to help students develop their critical thinking and to watch them make connections.
I have 4 children ages 18-27, along with 3 dogs and 1 cat, and they all conspire to keep me laughing. I love to read, write, garden, practice yoga, and create miniature things.
I have a BA in English from Appalachian State University, a Graduate Certificate in Teaching Middle Grades with a Concentration in ELA from Appalachian, and a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from University of North Carolina Charlotte.
I am available by email at averling@williamsacademy.org.
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